Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Canada
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Cocklebur
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
cocklebur
In German
Hackberry
Klette
In French
micocoulier
cocklebur
In Portuguese
hackberry
kokklevor
In Polish
hackberry
kokklevor
In Latin
Hackberry
kokklevor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asterales
Family
Ulmaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hackberry and Cocklebur
Season and care of Hackberry and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Cocklebur season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hackberry and Cocklebur Physical Information
Hackberry and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Cocklebur are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hackberry and Cocklebur
Care of Hackberry and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches and Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.